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2010 Nissan 370Z Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

370Z

40,162 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On Sunday, October 9, 2016, I attempted to start my 2010 Nissan 370Z nismo with the intelligent key to no avail. I immediately checked the voltage on the car battery and disconnected it for 30 min in an attempt to reset the computer. I also changed the battery in the fob, which did not solve the issue. I inserted the intelligent key and was able to get the windows down, but also noticed that the wheel was not locked. I went to various blog sites and learned that this has been an ongoing issue with the 370Z and gtr model years 2009-2010. I also checked all the fuses, and none were found to be faulty. I called the dealer and they informed me that there were no recalls on this model for the steering lock mechanism, and that the repair would cost in excess of $1,100. This does not include the flatbed fee to tow the vehicle from my home to the dealer. According to Nissan's voluntary service campaign 2009-2011, NHTSA reference #10051829, tsb #ntb13-014, campaign #P3208, the dealer is responsible for replacing the faulty steering lock module at no charge to the customer. I called my dealer and was told my VIN was not included. What sense does this make if the same issue and same part was used on all vehicles that are failing because of this problem? I wish to receive immediate resolution to this issue, because my vehicle is completely disabled, as I am without the ability to drive my car.

370Z

50,000 miles

Clutch pedal went to floor. Clutch slave cylinder failed. Failed in motion, 75 miles from home. Tow was expensive. Car would not start. Steering lock unit failed. Failed in stationary, 95 miles from home. Tow was expensive.

370Z

61,000 miles

Driving my car to my brother's house to babysit my niece, no issues or warnings. Go back to my car to leave and my car will not start. Tried changing the battery and reprogramming my key, had to get my car towed to Nissan dealership only to be told that I need to spend $1100 for Nissan to order a part which has caused my car to lock/stall. This is a known issue yet nothing has been done about it, instead Nissan are leaving customers stranded only to pay an insane amount of money.

370Z

30,075 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lockout mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 30,075.

370Z

50,422 miles

Wheel lock steering module--car would not start - Nissan is aware of the defective device--has had recalls on other years-- 2010 was not included-cost to replace is very expensive. There is no override to be able to move the car or start the car

370Z

50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My steering lock assembley went out on my 2010 Nissan 370Z causing the car not to start. Had to have it towed to the dealership where I'm now finding out that there is no recall on this item or not covered on warranty. It seems that many other Nissan owners are having the same problem. Nissan refuses to pay and it's a $1,000 repair

370Z

32,000 miles

Recently purchased a 2010 370Z. Went to start my car and no ignition. Key fob light was on. Had towed to personal shop (not Nissan dealership due to horrible customer service.) tech called today and said it was the steering lock unit which the Nissan Corp should cover. Called to file claim- refuses to even consider helping me until I tow at my expense to their dealership and pay another $87 to run the diagnostics. Nissan Corp told me the werent sure after all that if they would even pay for repair. Unacceptable!!!!!

370Z

56,000 miles

Vehicle has keyless system, the only key slot available is in the drivers side door. When I enter the vehicle, normally a light comes on to acknowledge the system recognizes you. On entering this time, a small symbol with the word key on it illuminated and the car would not start or go into the accessory position, nor would the steering column unlock. Also, the brake pedal was very hard. The owner's manual states the key symbol indicates a malfunction in the intellikey system. The vehicle was towed to a Nissan dealership where it was determined the electric steering lock had failed. The cost of repair was near $1200 and I was informed that, even though the car was still within warranty for 40,000 miles or for over a year, Nissan was refusing to make these repairs under warranty coverage. It seems this is an almost inevitable failure on any Nissan or infiniti equipped with this system. I was lucky that it failed in a super market parking lot near home.

370Z

miles

I have a 2010 370Z with only 20,000 miles. I have to say we all (family) were very happy with it till today. My wife always kept it inside our garage, all services up to date. Early in the morning she tried to start it but steering wheel lock came up, we tried everything, checked key fab battery and nothing. Finally we had to call roadside assistance and the vehicle was towed to the dealership. Once there we were told by our service advisor that it's a very common failure on 370Z as a fact he showed us 3 others yes!! 3 more vehicles with same issue he also told us that there's a recall on the same problem on an Altima and maxima but no the 370Z why? he knew right away what the problem was and even told us right away "this is going to cost at least 1200 because that part is around 1000 really!! Nissan thank you!! what a joke for an almost 50,000 dollar car.

370Z

59,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was parked and wouldn't start. Told by dealership it's the electronic steering lock. Read online several complaints of others having the same issue. I called Nissan usa. I was told there isn't or hasn't been a recall on my vehicle for this issue and they would not make good on this faulty part. The repair cost $1,200.

370Z

370Z

miles

Vehicle was parked and wouldn't start. Told by dealership it's the steering lock. Read online several complaints of others having the same issue. I called Nissan usa. I was told there isn't or hasn't been a recall on my vehicle for this issue.

370Z

67,879 miles

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lockout unit malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed of a voluntary service campaign for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 67,879......updated 02/11/16

370Z

55,000 miles

The steering lock selenoid went out leaving the car completely inoperable. I was told by other Z car owners that I was lucky that this happened when the car was parked and not while I was driving it. Good god - I drive on I 75 to work and cannot imagine losing steering without warning. I contacted Nissan North America and they could not have been less help if they tried. I was actually told by the Nissan dealership to contact Nissan North America to file a complaint. Apparently this is a known problem on the 2010 Nissan 370Z and they will not recall it or fix it when it occurs individually. Very frightening. I am furious that they can get away with this.

370Z

44,400 miles

Got out of car and turned it off to pumped gas...when I got back into the car to start, it said no key!! key was in my purse on passenger seat as always. Could not get it started for 5 minutes, just kept pushing start button, wiggling steering wheel, finally started. Has happened about 4 more times again. Obviously there's a problem with these Z's because it's happened to others as well if you read the blogs. Nissan needs to do something about this.....less that 45,000 miles. Come on Nissan do the right thing.

370Z

34,888 miles

The steering wheel lock has issues on the Z's. many other individuals have had the same problem occur to them when a key fob light comes on the dashboard to the left of the gas tank meter. Then the car won't start on anymore and has to be towed to the dealership. The dealer charges $600-$1200 for a replacement steering wheel lock ( which can potentially break again) for something that isn't our fault!!! the car has 34, xxx miles on it and shouldn't have any problems like this. There has to be a recall about this because it's a faulty unit from their manufacture and many of the Z owners are starting to get this problem. Thank you, a fellow 370Z owner

370Z 6-cyl

34,000 miles

Intelligent key system warning light had been flashing on and off. Took it immediately to apple Nissan in york per the owners manual and was told nothing was wrong with the vehicle. About 2 weeks later, warning light came on again and vehicle will not start. Push start is indicating lock only. Seems to be a common problem that warrants either a recall or an extended warranty on the electronic steering lock mechanism. Will not ever purchase another Nissan.

370Z 6-cyl

29,000 miles

Steering lock failed. The part failed without any prior indication. I was stranded because my vehicle would no longer start. Had to get my car towed to a dealer and was charged $1100 to replace the part. Vehicle was purchased only 3 months prior and had 29000 miles on it.

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